Rutgers, Maryland find Big Ten move easier with partner

[Orangeyes]

Rutgers, Maryland find Big Ten move easier with partner

 

[texascpa]

Maryland and Rutgers rivals? Yeah, that sounds exciting.

 

[Btstimpy]

Maryland and Rutgers rivals? Yeah, that sounds exciting.

I caught that statement too. My first reaction was "that man still thinks he's at Army." But then again Army does have Navy. Rutgers shouldn't really be a rival for Maryland to aspire to have in football, but whatever floats his boat.

 

[texascpa]

I caught that statement too. My first reaction was "that man still thinks he's at Army." But then again Army does have Navy. Rutgers shouldn't really be a rival for Maryland to aspire to have in football, but whatever floats his boat.

I would love to see what Terps fans think of that statement.

 

[TheCusian]

Like two vagabonds huddled together around a dumpster fire.

 

[HtownOrange]

I caught that statement too. My first reaction was "that man still thinks he's at Army." But then again Army does have Navy. Rutgers shouldn't really be a rival for Maryland to aspire to have in football, but whatever floats his boat.

I think it is code speak for "the Big 10 wants their money back but since we are suing the ACC and hemhoraging money they don't want to chance a Maryland lawsuit against themselves, besides, Rutgers sued the ACC once, too."

 

[Alsacs]

I for the first time in months read the UConn realignment board and it is a sad thing. They are convinced the B1G will save them and that UVA will be the 16th team. That board is full of pro-B1G homers,ACC homers, and actual B1G fans, anti-ACC people.

I can't believe the arrogance of the dude who posted here in 2011 Kyle S. Lamb about Virginia. If UVA wanted to leave they would have left before signing the GOR. I can't believe its just what and see if the B1G negotiates its new TV deal before 2016 and they haven't added 2 new teams then I doubt their will be expansion until the Big XII adds teams. If the B1G could have added Virginia, North Carolina before adding Rutgers they would have done it. Rutgers was added because only 1 ACC took the B1G invite and the cable boxes of NJ were enough to justify their addition. Rutgers was not added because they teams are any good its cable boxes and no more.

 

[texascpa]

I for the first time in months read the UConn realignment board and it is a sad thing. They are convinced the B1G will save them and that UVA will be the 16th team. That board is full of pro-B1G homers,ACC homers, and actual B1G fans, anti-ACC people.

I can't believe the arrogance of the dude who posted here in 2011 Kyle S. Lamb about Virginia. If UVA wanted to leave they would have left before signing the GOR. I can't believe its just what and see if the B1G negotiates its new TV deal before 2016 and they haven't added 2 new teams then I doubt their will be expansion until the Big XII adds teams. If the B1G could have added Virginia, North Carolina before adding Rutgers they would have done it. Rutgers was added because only 1 ACC took the B1G invite and the cable boxes of NJ were enough to justify their addition. Rutgers was not added because they teams are any good its cable boxes and no more.

This is the same fan base that was non-chalant about the loss of McCombs, their only offensive weapon. Some actually thought it was a good thing.

 

[baggerbob]

The Big 10 is in for a rude awakening, when their contract comes up, Fox will get it on the cheap. The SEC, ACC, Pac 12, and Big 12 all are much better in football, and that's where the money is. ESPN will low bid, they don't need the Big 10, they have the SEC, ACC, and some Notre Dame games, they don't need the Big 10.

 

[Hoo's That]

I for the first time in months read the UConn realignment board and it is a sad thing. They are convinced the B1G will save them and that UVA will be the 16th team. That board is full of pro-B1G homers,ACC homers, and actual B1G fans, anti-ACC people.

I can't believe the arrogance of the dude who posted here in 2011 Kyle S. Lamb about Virginia. If UVA wanted to leave they would have left before signing the GOR. I can't believe its just what and see if the B1G negotiates its new TV deal before 2016 and they haven't added 2 new teams then I doubt their will be expansion until the Big XII adds teams. If the B1G could have added Virginia, North Carolina before adding Rutgers they would have done it. Rutgers was added because only 1 ACC took the B1G invite and the cable boxes of NJ were enough to justify their addition. Rutgers was not added because they teams are any good its cable boxes and no more.

Three things to remember about the "UVa is going here, UNC is going there" stuff:
1. We are not going anywhere unless the ACC implodes, and the GoR makes that much, much, much, less likely.
2. We will not do anything that would weaken the ACC and cause it to implode.
3. We are joined at the hip; wherever we are, the odds are we're together.

 

[NashvilleOrange]

Three things to remember about the "UVa is going here, UNC is going there" stuff:
1. We are not going anywhere unless the ACC implodes, and the GoR makes that much, much, much, less likely.
2. We will not do anything that would weaken the ACC and cause it to implode.
3. We are joined at the hip; wherever we are, the odds are we're together.

True. To add to that, I think the successful postseasons from Clemson and Florida State did wonders for the conference. Whether it was real or not, most of the rumors started with Clemson and Florida State jumping ship; even though Virginia and UNC are more valuable commodities in realignment.
If ACC keeps the $$ close to the B1G, the conference is superior in every other metric.

 

[TexanMark]

All I know as a fan: Road trips in the ACC will be much warmer on a whole.

 

[omniorange]

True. To add to that, I think the successful postseasons from Clemson and Florida State did wonders for the conference. Whether it was real or not, most of the rumors started with Clemson and Florida State jumping ship; even though Virginia and UNC are more valuable commodities in realignment.

And this is the gut-wrenching part for many Noles and Tigers fans. The fact that even though they have the football pedigree, UNC and UVa are the more valuable commodities to both the SEC and the BiG. Their only consolation is that the ACC's future stability rests upon how well they perform in football, although it wouldn't hurt for Miami to get back to being the Miami of 80s, 90s, and early 00s.

Cheers,
Neil

 

[Alsacs]

And this is the gut-wrenching part for many Noles and Tigers fans. The fact that even though they have the football pedigree, UNC and UVa are the more valuable commodities to both the SEC and the BiG. Their only consolation is that the ACC's future stability rests upon how well they perform in football, although it wouldn't hurt for Miami to get back to being the Miami of 80s, 90s, and early 00s.

Cheers,
Neil

South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky have a gentleman's agreement for the SEC to never add Clemson, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Louisville so they can enjoy the recruiting advantages.
That is why while Florida State was pissed at the ACC for being too basketball centric they had to talk to the Big XII to get the ACC to throw them some bones. Florida State and Clemson will never be in the SEC and B1G makes no sense thus the Big XII crap and WVU jihadists helped FSU.

UVA-UNC are joined at the hip that is why when I heard the B1G crap about UVA in the future for the B1G from Kyle Lamb on the UConn board I lost all creditability for that guy and realize he is nothing more than a B1G/Jim Delany apologist. The B1G WOULD NOT HAVE ADDED Rutgers if they could have added Virginia or North Carolina. Rutgers had cable box value, but the B1G only added them because they couldn't get Notre Dame, Virginia, North Carolina my god.

The ACC is fine for the foreseeable future the more winning accomplished by the ACC in the next decade will get the ACC more money next contract. Instead, the B1G thinks they can snap their fingers and get any school they want.

 

[Scooch]

Maryland didn't have a rival? Not Virginia? Not Duke?

The sheer absurdity of the things these college administrators say is breathtaking to behold.

 

[Chip]

Maryland didn't have a rival? Not Virginia? Not Duke?

The sheer absurdity of the things these college administrators say is breathtaking to behold.

I wish I could see the look on the face of every Terp fan who just heard their AD say they never had a rival, but now they do and it's Rutgers.

It will be the collective look of 'ummmm, what just happened?'

 

[Btstimpy]

Maryland didn't have a rival? Not Virginia? Not Duke?

The sheer absurdity of the things these college administrators say is breathtaking to behold.

I imagine he mean't an instate rival or an out of state rival that cares about the rivalry. Maryland doesn't have an instate rival, so they have spent a long time trying to have one with UVA (who thinks Maryland would be third behind UNC and VT) or to have one with West Virginia (who is much more worried about Pitt and VT). So now they have Rutgers, who also has no instate rival. I'm not sure who has ever thought Rutgers a rival? Temple maybe?

 

[Bayside44]

I wish I could see the look on the face of every Terp fan who just heard their AD say they never had a rival, but now they do and it's Rutgers.

It will be the collective look of 'ummmm, what just happened?'

You could do that if you wanted to.

 

[orange79]

I'm not sure who has ever thought Rutgers a rival? Temple maybe?

New Hampshire

 

[Btstimpy]

I for the first time in months read the UConn realignment board and it is a sad thing. They are convinced the B1G will save them and that UVA will be the 16th team. That board is full of pro-B1G homers,ACC homers, and actual B1G fans, anti-ACC people.

I can't believe the arrogance of the dude who posted here in 2011 Kyle S. Lamb about Virginia. If UVA wanted to leave they would have left before signing the GOR. I can't believe its just what and see if the B1G negotiates its new TV deal before 2016 and they haven't added 2 new teams then I doubt their will be expansion until the Big XII adds teams. If the B1G could have added Virginia, North Carolina before adding Rutgers they would have done it. Rutgers was added because only 1 ACC took the B1G invite and the cable boxes of NJ were enough to justify their addition. Rutgers was not added because they teams are any good its cable boxes and no more.

I've given up posting over there on the Boneyard. I try to give them UVA's perspective, but it doesn't suit their belief that UVA wants to be in the Big Ten. We don't, but they tell me I have no idea what I'm talking about. They don't like my contrasts between the ACC and the Big Ten either. Stuff like the fact that the entire Big Ten has won exactly 1 basketball NCAA Championship and 2 College Football Championships in the 25 years since Jim Delany has been at the Big Ten while the ACC has won 4 football and 9 basketball during the same timeframe making the ACC second among all conferences doesn't sit well enough. And the venom for Louisville is terrible as well. So I give up. They can dream I guess. Maybe someday they'll get to travel to Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska regularly. That is what they want as you have noticed.

 

[NKR1978]

Three things to remember about the "UVa is going here, UNC is going there" stuff:
1. We are not going anywhere unless the ACC implodes, and the GoR makes that much, much, much, less likely.
2. We will not do anything that would weaken the ACC and cause it to implode.
3. We are joined at the hip; wherever we are, the odds are we're together.

Only FSU and UVA/UNC could implode the ACC. And I imagine FSU is 100% happy with what they probably perceive as a red carpet to the playoffs.

Those idiot uconn fans refuse to accept this. I won't be surprised if they get into the ACC or B1G. But it won't be because the ACC implodes.

 

[TheCusian]

I've given up posting over there on the Boneyard. I try to give them UVA's perspective, but it doesn't suit their belief that UVA wants to be in the Big Ten. We don't, but they tell me I have no idea what I'm talking about. They don't like my contrasts between the ACC and the Big Ten either. Stuff like the fact that the entire Big Ten has won exactly 1 basketball NCAA Championship and 2 College Football Championships in the 25 years since Jim Delany has been at the Big Ten while the ACC has won 4 football and 9 basketball during the same timeframe making the ACC second among all conferences doesn't sit well enough. And the venom for Louisville is terrible as well. So I give up. They can dream I guess. Maybe someday they'll get to travel to Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska regularly. That is what they want as you have noticed.

Don't feel too bad. They've been delusional for a very long time. They are in their own little bubble.

 

[Toga]

I wish I could see the look on the face of every Terp fan who just heard their AD say they never had a rival, but now they do and it's Rutgers.

It will be the collective look of 'ummmm, what just happened?'

It's 2:00 A.M. in the bar - you're drunk - you've been rejected by all the hot schools - and you look across the room and there's Rutgers.

 

[rocklloyd]

So I give up. They can dream I guess. Maybe someday they'll get to travel to Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska regularly. That is what they want as you have noticed.

Before our bowl game this year, we learned trying to have rational discussions with Minnesota fans is next to impossible. Our working premise was that we had a chance. We were coming off some good games. Offense was getting more comfortable. QB has a good final game, etc. Their argument in a nutshell was "you lost to penn state and northwestern, we beat them therefore we will beat you". No intelligent discussion, just that association.

 

[baggerbob]

Before our bowl game this year, we learned trying to have rational discussions with Minnesota fans is next to impossible. Our working premise was that we had a chance. We were coming off some good games. Offense was getting more comfortable. QB has a good final game, etc. Their argument in a nutshell was "you lost to penn state and northwestern, we beat them therefore we will beat you". No intelligent discussion, just that association.

Their assumption wasn't based upon logic, Penn St got worse as the season progressed due to numbers. Northwestern fell off the face of the earth the last part of the season, and everyone beat them.